Self-Priming Pump
Self priming pumps are able to pull prime after loosing prime or in some cases can run dry and initiate priming. Centrifugal pumps which SOME are called self-priming actually need to be primed the very first time and then after should hold prime or start up again if pump has retained its priming liquid in its volute. These pumps do not prime from a dry condition.
The second type of Self Priming pump is a positive displacement one and can pull prime completely on its own from often a dry condition. These would be diaphragm / mud Pumps.
Self-priming pumps all have a common limit to how high they can lift or prime. This is often 25 feet maximum and with some pumps may take up to 5 minutes. While some are limited to only a few feet vertical suction lift.
Self Prime pumps come in all materials like Cast Iron, FRP, Aluminum and Stainless. Powered by electric motors, gas / diesel engines, PTO / pedestal and air / pneumatic.
Many self priming pumps are able to handle debris / trash / solids, while others are for high pressure (fire fighting, irrigation, washdown).
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Flotec Pumps
CI Shallow well Pump 3/4
FP4122
$960.00Cast Iron shallow well jet pump. 3/4 HP * Superior performance at depths to water of 25' or less. * Rugged, heavy-duty cast iron pump housing. * Ready-to-install 230 volt motor - see manual for 115 volt conversion. * 1-1/4" NPT suction and 1" N... -
Sta-Rite
CI Shallow well Pump 3/4
FND (7FN)
25% Off Special Price $782.25 Regular Price $1,043.00Cast Iron shallow well jet pump. 3/4 HP. Often also used on commercial vessels like tug boats for showers / kitchen grey water.
- Superior performance at depths to water of 25' or less.
- Rugged, heavy-duty cast iron pump housing.
- Ready-to-instal...
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Sta-Rite
Shallow Jet pump
PND-10
Shallow well jet pump 3/4HP
FRP (Polypro) engineering plastic pump is corrosion and abrasion resistant. Built in jet is corrosion resistant Noryl nozzle and venturi. UL/CSA listed A.O. Smith motor with thermal overload. 3/4HP. Pressure switch set...
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EBARA Pumps
Stainless Steel Jet Pump NSF
JEU8067D1C
20% Off Special Price $1,012.00 Regular Price $1,265.00EBARA Pro Steel JEU Jet Pump series is designed for dependable performance and rugged continuous duty service. When duty requirements demand material conformance for corrosion resistance, Pro Steel is the choice. This versatile and reliable pump i...
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Hypro Pumps
Cast Iron Gear pump 1/4"
GMCV2VA3
$1,230.00Rotary Cast Iron Gear pump end. 303 SS fasteners, steel gears.
Adjustable relief valve designed for internal pressure relief, can be ported for either internal or external discharge. Do not operate the relief valve for more than one minute.
Hypr...
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Pacer Pumps
GNOK1.5/2BL C.75
60-61B4 C.75C
$1,265.00GNOK plastic pump by Pacer. 3/4HP
The self-priming series G pump is made in Noryl, providing a maximum corrosion resistance in various water applications. Fountains, Aquaculture, Lobster tanks, waterfalls, pools irrigation. The electric pump come...
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AMT Pumps
SS Centrifugal Pump
429B-98
20% Off Special Price $1,093.95 Regular Price $1,367.44AMT 316 SS Transfer pumps are designed to handle liquids and chemicals with specific gravities to 1.6. The pumps are particularly well suited to applications involving perchloroethylene (PCE) and are recommended for use with nonflammable liqui...115/230v 3/4HP Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Stainless self prime pump
4296-98
25% Off Special Price $966.61 Regular Price $1,288.81Electric Stainless Steel Self Priming chemical Pump. 1"
AMT 316 SS Transfer pumps are designed to handle liquids and chemicals with specific gravities to 1.6. The pumps are particularly well suited to applications involving perchloroethylene (PCE...
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